radio from jerry sandusky. >>> blockbuster, especially on the eve of sentencing. >>> also, obama taking a dive, a big one, it's a brand new poll. is it a sign much things to come? we'll dig into that. >>> and more on the attack that killed an american ambassador in libya. why was a request for extra security in that country denied in the first place? >>> good evening, everyone, i'm ashley banfield in for erin burnett. tonight and "outfront," the obama slide. a brand new poll of likely voters showing mitt romney out ahead and leading the president 49-45%. and look at this. since last month, the president is down six percentage points in that same poll. now, it is just one poll, but take a closer look at the numbers and there may be some pretty red flags out there for the incumbent. voters say romney did a better job at the debate on wednesday night. 66 to 20%. and that has helped change some voters views of governor romney. he's now polled even with obama among voters who see him as a quote strong leader. just last month, romney was trailing in that category, trailing, not just by a litt